Michael!” Oliver’s voice came faint through the front door. “Something you should see, my boy! Look out your windows!” “Trap,” Shane said instantly, and reached out to grab Michael’s arm as he walked by. “Don’t, man.” “What’s he going to do? Make faces at me?
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Related Valkyrie patted Fletcher’s arm. “Don’t worry,” she said. “If the bad man comes, I’ll pro... DEREK LANDY Don’t kill me,” he sobbed as he lay there. “Oh God, please don’t kill me.” “If you ... DEREK LANDY I said, I know why you’re afraid to fight with me.” "And why is that?” If he flexed again... ILONA ANDREWS Not bad,” she finally said. “At least you left out the oh-my-God sauce this time.” “Mad... RACHEL CAINE My little man,” she said. “No.” She stretched out her hand to him. “Come.” ... MICHAEL GRANT Do you love me?” Diana asked. Caine’s eyes widened. She could actually see him twitch. Like... MICHAEL GRANT I hope you don't really see yourself that way," I said. He turned to look at me and narrowed hi... KATIE ALENDER You can't let him get away with this!" Penny shrieked. Caine wasn’t having it. “You stupid... MICHAEL GRANT I’d kiss you, too, if I was closer.”(claire) “I wouldn’t,” Michael said. “I don’t... RACHEL CAINE «Hazel Grace,” he said, my name new and better in his voice. “It has been a real pleasure to ma... JOHN GREEN You let her get away?” Caine demanded, forgetting Sam for the moment. “I didn’t let her g... MICHAEL GRANT I like the sound of that, crashing Monica's party," he glanced at Michael, then quickly away. "What ... RACHEL CAINE I dialed the number slowly, wanting to get it right. Two rings, and he picked up. "Yes," I sai... SARAH DESSEN I'll do it!" "No, you won't," Shane and Michael said, at virtually the same time. Shane continu... RACHEL CAINE Oh, look, the lights are so pretty,” I said dreamily, having just noticed them. I smiled... JAMES PATTERSON He smiled. "You’re into me, I can tell." "I’m not into you," I said hotly. Hotly, bec... JANETTE RALLISON I'm scared to die," I whispered as Michael walked in. "He was scared to live," he said kissing ... MELINA MARCHETTA You look like hell,' he said to me in a low voice. 'Gee, Dax, don’t coat it with honey.... MARIA V. SNYDER He moves suddenly so that his hand is cupping my sex, and one of his fingers sinks slowly into me. H... E.L. JAMES See!” Dad yelled. “Boys don’t stay with whores, Bianca. They leave them. And I’m not going t... KODY KEPLINGER Michael rose to his feet and padded down the last few steps silently, came up behind Kim, and leaned... RACHEL CAINE The Little Boy and the Old Man Said the little boy, "Sometimes I drop my spoon." Sai... SHEL SILVERSTEIN He put the book down. “As you wish.” He rose and walked past me. I lowered my sword, expecting h... ILONA ANDREWS I want my mom,” a little boy cried out suddenly. Every voice fell silent. The boy had said wh... MICHAEL GRANT The man walked past me and stopped, observing the blood running down my neck. "Your injur... DAVID WONG Have a seat with me,” Caine said, hopping down from the wall. “How have you been, Taylor?” MICHAEL GRANT He’s not feeling well,” Clary said, catching at Simon’s wrist. “We’re going.” “N... CASSANDRA CLARE The shaman helps you figure it out. I already know what I'm going to be." I prodded him i... ROSE CHRISTO Ron seems to be enjoying the celebrations.” said Hermione. “Don’t pretend you didn’t see him... J.K. ROWLING But what does he do to qualify as a sonovabitch?” Jenny asked. “Make me”, I replied. ERICH SEGAL Said the little boy, Sometimes I drop my spoon. Said the little old man, I do that too. The li... SHEL SILVERSTEIN I let my head fall forward into his shoulder, breathing in his scent. "Now what do we do?" JESSICA SORENSEN I see you are looking at my feet," he said to her when car was in motion. "I beg your pardon?" ... J.D. SALINGER Fuck!" He hit the door frame. It hurt. He did it again. "Problems?" "Yeah," said Gabriel... BRIGID KEMMERER He stood and looked at me for a moment, taking in my outfit. "You look hot." "What? Me?" I stam... MORGAN MATSON Do me a favor, Ro,” Day said calmly. “What’s that?” Ronowski peeked around Johnso... A.E. VIA Oh, God, it's early," he groaned. "Hell. Well, at least I can grab the bathroom first." Claire ... RACHEL CAINE Anybody else think that was weird?' Shane asked as they got into the car. Eve sent him an exasperate... RACHEL CAINE one thing I don’t need is any more apologies i got sorry greetin me at my front door NTOZAKE SHANGE You want to see the boy next door?...(then) don't go see Michael Jackson, because he ain't the boy n... SAMMY DAVIS, JR. You want to see the boy next door?...(then) don't go see Michael Jackson, because he ain't the boy n... SAMMY DAVIS JR. What are you smiling at?” I whirled, peering into the gloom. The Darkling’s voice se... LEIGH BARDUGO Damen found himself alongside Jord. ‘If you want to live, ride fast.’ White-faced, J... C.S. PACAT Call her out,” Arabella said. “Tell her Rogan is yours!” Grandma Frida pumped her fist. ILONA ANDREWS Are you defending Marcie?” He shook his head. “I don’t need to. She handled herself... BECCA FITZPATRICK Eros mumbled something. "I'm sorry?" said Aphrodite. "Whatwouldjesusdo." "What would ... MARIE PHILLIPS So… what? You want me to sign my name in blood or something?” “Hmmm,” he said, tapping ... L.J. KENTOWSKI It’s time,” Jack said. “Breeze? Count the kids,” Sam said. Brianna was back in twe... MICHAEL GRANT At last he came to a door, with these words in glowing emeralds: THE END OF THE WORLD ORSON SCOTT CARD Don’t leave me,” he whispers. “Oh, for crying out loud—no! I am not going to go!” I s... E.L. JAMES Take off your shirt," I said, sitting up and pulling at the hem of the garment. "Why?" he... DIANA GABALDON Nick,” he said. “I think I’m going to need you to bite my arm.” “I think I’m going ... BRIGID KEMMERER Female say Pack Leader stop,” Pack Leader said angrily. “What?” Caine could make no sense... MICHAEL GRANT Glad it was you and not me," Shane said, and offered Myrin a hand up. "Any brain damage?" "Sinc... RACHEL CAINE But I talk to you as I talk to my own soul," he said, turning me to face him. He reached up and cupp... DIANA GABALDON Adam's response was buried in the sound of the first-story door falling open. Noah slouched in. In a... MAGGIE STIEFVATER He was breathing, which is always a good sign. As gently as I could I picked him up, placed him... JOSH LANYON Before Kiki and I headed toward the Keep, I thanked my friends. “For what? We didn’t do any... MARIA V. SNYDER Wait.” Stefan’s voice was hard suddenly. Bonnie and Elena turned back and froze, embracing each ... L.J. SMITH No sex?" He looked at me in disbelief. "Well if you can't have ze sex, what can you do?" ... ELNA BAKER He smirks, shaking his head and letting his eyes wander. I watch him carefully, wondering what I can... ASHLEY EARLEY Now, who else speaks for Perdido Beach?” Bouncing Bette said, “Sam Temple here went into a ... MICHAEL GRANT Don’t!” Lillian yelled, and put up her arms when Shane pulled back the bat. “Hell,�... RACHEL CAINE I started down but Sam caught my arm and knelt down himself to look. "For crying out loud," he... MAGGIE STIEFVATER I don't know," I said. "What else did you do for your first eighteen years?" "Like I said," he ... SARAH DESSEN And your will shall decide your destiny," he said: "I offer you my hand, my heart, and a share of al... CHARLOTTE BRONTë No, I know,” Levi said. “But it’s not you. You don’t push through every moment. You pay atte... RAINBOW ROWELL And when Jace was ten years old, Valentine killed him. Michael, I mean." "That sounds like... CASSANDRA CLARE The door exploded inward and a tangle of bug legs appeared. “I can hold them, but I can’t k... MICHAEL GRANT V was half way down the hall when he heard a yelp. He hightailed it back, barging through the door. ... J.R. WARD Bite me, Goth princess,” Shane called from the back. “Not literally or anything.” “Mayb... RACHEL CAINE You are the Chosen One?” “Of course I am,” said Harry calmly. “But then . .... J.K. ROWLING I'm glad you're here,' said Laurent. 'I always thought that I'd have to face my uncle alone.' ... C.S. PACAT Shane talking to Claire - "Hang on - Slow down. I'm not going anywhere. You know that, r... RACHEL CAINE (Background: Morgan is a female warrior looking for a fight. Adhémar is your garden variety male.)<... LYNN KURLAND Tell me he’s not talking to Brandon,” Claire said. “Um… Ok. He’s not talking to Brand... RACHEL CAINE What's the plan?" she asked. He grinned. "My plan is to do things that make you want to hang ou... RAINBOW ROWELL I’ve never been this happy,” I whispered, a little scared by it. Caine must have heard the ... SAMANTHA YOUNG Valkyrie Cain got out of the passenger side. She zipped up her black jacket against the cold, a... DEREK LANDY I lied," I said. ... "I know it," he said. "Then do something about it. Do anything, just ... WILLIAM FAULKNER Then my cell phone buzzes again. I can’t quite get it out of my pocket because my arm is so bloody... CARRIE JONES Whenever Id try to talk myself out of going for a walk, and there were a few days like that, Id ... , I GOT THIS: HOW I CHANGED MY WAYS AND LOST WHAT WEIGHED ME DOWN, 2012 Two of us in this room, Ace, two keycards," he said and my eyes went to him. When they did, he jerke... KRISTEN ASHLEY What’s Albert going to do?” a boy named Jim demanded. “Where’s Albert?” Albert steppe... MICHAEL GRANT Someone else out there?” Luke squints in Hallelujah’s direction. He stands. He steps over his lo... KATHRYN HOLMES Brother—” “I thought we’d already decided we weren’t that, either.” MOLLY MCADAMS So what are you really wearing?" The words left her mouth before she could consider them. She winced... HOLLY BLACK Give the girl some credit. At least she told you, instead of letting you figure it out on your own."... RACHEL CAINE Don’t pretend, Bianca,” he said. “You’re smarter than that, and so am I. I finally figured o... KODY KEPLINGER Do you remember when you came in and got me out of the harvesting room at Dakiti? I hadn't expected ... E.J. FISCH We were both quiet a long time and I was about to fall back asleep in the curve of his arm with his ... KRISTEN ASHLEY It's probably for the best, I told myself. How would I have said goodbye to Mal anyway? Thanks fo... LEIGH BARDUGO Who told you that?" I say. "Davy Prentiss?" He blinks. "What?" "What do you mean what PATRICK NESS Why do you always look like you just rolled out of bed?' 'Because usually I have.' And the way ... MICHELLE HODKIN He pulls out the pipe I stole and sticks it between his teeth. “What do you think?” he asks... JESSICA KHOURY Seth hustled over. “What’s the password?” “Passwords are for sissies,” Warren’s mu... BRANDON MULL The spell. Victor said you had to want me... to care about me... for it to work." When he didn't say... RICHELLE MEAD In the interests of friendship, I hope you’ll forgive me what I’m about to do.” “Forgiv... SEANAN MCGUIRE But ... but what if I hit you?” A snort. “You’re not going to hit me.” “How do y... JULIE KAGAWA Could it be? Samantha Kingston? Home? On a Friday?” I roll my eyes. “I don’t know. Did y... LAUREN OLIVER
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Claire. Wake up.” She blinked and realized that her head was on Shane’s shoulder, and Michael wa... RACHEL CAINE Okay, this was kissing. Serious kissing. Not just a kiss before moving out, not a good-bye, this was... RACHEL CAINE Want to play baseball?’” she asked. Shane’s eyes opened, and he stopped stroking her hair. “... RACHEL CAINE Survival," I said softly. "It's selfish, and it's dark, and we've always been a species willing to d... RACHEL CAINE She came awake, stomach rumbling, and opened her eyes to see a plate being held right under her nose... RACHEL CAINE Shane looked…pale. Pale and shaken and—how predictable was this?—pissed. RACHEL CAINE But that quickly faded, and he frowned. "You're bleeding," he said. "What happened?" Claire sig... RACHEL CAINE Damn, Claire. Warn a guy before you do a face-plant on the floor next time. I could have looked all ... RACHEL CAINE Perv." He pointed to himself. "Male and eighteen. What's your point? RACHEL CAINE Now," said Brandons low, cold voice. "Lets not be rude eve. RACHEL CAINE See? My plans don’t all suck. Just most of them. RACHEL CAINE Dammit, Michael, get out of my room, you pervert!” Could you even be a pervert if you were dead? S... RACHEL CAINE OMG OMG OMG, Shane is totally crushing on the new roomie! I can’t believe it. I always pictured Sh... RACHEL CAINE You are not my high school crush, idiot.” “Great. I can die happy, then. RACHEL CAINE It’s in Latin.” “So? What does it say?” “I don’t read Latin!” “You’... RACHEL CAINE You’re kind of a psycho. I get that.” “I might be,” Monica agreed, and gave her a slow,... RACHEL CAINE Oh, hey, Claire,” she said, and blinked. “Where are you going?” “Funeral,” Shane said... RACHEL CAINE I’m not a kid!” she told Shane hotly. “I’m only, like, a year younger than Eve!” “A... RACHEL CAINE Shane - who knows about Shane? Planet Shane is a lovely place a long way from here. RACHEL CAINE Is it him?” Dad asked. “Did he get you into trouble?” “Not me,” Shane said. “I’ve... RACHEL CAINE Kid,” Richard said wearily, “I am not in the mood. I haven’t slept in thirty-six hours, my sis... RACHEL CAINE She wasn't absolutely sure who kissed whom this time. Maybe it was gravity tilting, stars exploding.... RACHEL CAINE Bite me RACHEL CAINE Crosses?" "Definitely" "Why?" "Because they're evil, soulless, bloodsucking fiends?"<... RACHEL CAINE Have I mentioned how hot Michael is? Hot, hot, hot. I mean, all guitar players are crushworthy - it'... RACHEL CAINE The second bathroom's downstairs - that's kind of the emergency backup bathroom when Shane's in ther... RACHEL CAINE There's a ghost in this house! An unquiet spirit!" Unquiet spirit?" Shane said under his breath... RACHEL CAINE That's kind of a leap, but the Russian judge gave you a nine point five for style, so okay. RACHEL CAINE And if you dont come back from the dorm, I'm the one who has to explain to Micheal how I let you go ... RACHEL CAINE You know," Shane said twenty minutes later, "I'd feel a whole lot better about the two of us if you ... RACHEL CAINE You're kidding. I thought all geniuses read Latin. Isn't that the international language for smart p... RACHEL CAINE You're still here. No beer. I'm not corrupting a minor." "But you're a minor," she point... RACHEL CAINE Hell,' Shane spit in disgust. 'I can't hit a girl. Here, Claire. You hit her.' He tossed her the bat... RACHEL CAINE Run first,' Shane said. 'Mourn later.' It was the perfect motto for Morganville. RACHEL CAINE Scoot over, man. I don't like you that much." "Dick. That's not what you said last night." RACHEL CAINE That's it? That's your big goodbye?" Eve asked. Claire looked at Eve mystified. "I think I need... RACHEL CAINE What are you going to do? Are you going to live in the dark, locked in here? Afraid to look out, ans... RACHEL CAINE Crap, are you thinking what I'm thinking?" "I'm thinking we have about fifteen vampires a... RACHEL CAINE Happy birthday,” she said. “And next time? Eat the stupid cupcake. RACHEL CAINE Parents had some kind of sin radar, Claire thought. They always called when you were in the middle o... RACHEL CAINE My dad used to say that life's a journey, but somebody screwed up and lost the map. RACHEL CAINE If you ask me if I'm okay again, I'm going to smack myself in the face just to punish you. RACHEL CAINE Shane looked down at the staked vamp at his feet. 'Claire?' 'Yes?' 'You staked a vampire w... RACHEL CAINE No, not you two. Stay here.' 'Does he just not get how unfair and sexist that is?' Eve asked. '... RACHEL CAINE Another thing I don't want on my tombstone," Shane said. You have others?" Claire asked.<... RACHEL CAINE You. O Positive. How many exits?" "What?...Oh shit, did you just call me by my bloodtype? RACHEL CAINE Whatever, crazy chick who maybe lives here and maybe also breaks into Michael's house when they're a... RACHEL CAINE I had a good teacher." "Better not have been Myrnin or I'll have to kick his predatory ass." RACHEL CAINE Promise me you’ll marry me. Not now. Someday. Because I need to know.” Claire felt a flutte... RACHEL CAINE Can I come back and see you sometime?" "Long as you bring me some chocolate," Gramma said, and ... RACHEL CAINE Better broke than dead. RACHEL CAINE Welcome to Morganville.You'll never want to leave.And even if you do...well, you can't. Sorry about ... RACHEL CAINE Jealous?" "Maybe." "No reason. I like my ladies with a pulse. RACHEL CAINE I'm gonna kill him," Eve said, or at least that was what it sounded like filtered through the pillow... RACHEL CAINE Don't run I never liked fast food RACHEL CAINE Delighted," Jess said. "I think all houses should be stuffed with books. It makes them--" "Home... RACHEL CAINE Oh, God, it's early," he groaned. "Hell. Well, at least I can grab the bathroom first." Claire ... RACHEL CAINE You're kidding," Shane said. "Do you think I want to visit Crazy McTeeth in his lair of insanity?" RACHEL CAINE I am never taking a trip with either of you ever again.' Eve said. 'Ever.' Excellent' Shane sai... RACHEL CAINE ...will you be so kind as to provide me with a few places where I might look for a murderer?" "... RACHEL CAINE Because you've got guy parts, you're automatically a better mechanic than me? I don't think s... RACHEL CAINE Me neither,” Shane put in. “Homie don’t play that.” “I wonder, sometimes, if your gen... RACHEL CAINE I have no idea what that is, but yawn, anyway, just on principle. Eat up. Pancakes is brain food. RACHEL CAINE I'll do it!" "No, you won't," Shane and Michael said, at virtually the same time. Shane contin... RACHEL CAINE Shane said, "Don't worry. I'll protect you." Claire hit him in the shoulder. "I don't need you ... RACHEL CAINE Boys. I'd turn gay if they weren't so sexy. RACHEL CAINE Claire said. “I might be able to get him to stop.” “Who, crazy dude? Maybe. Or he might ... RACHEL CAINE How'd you get to be so good at this?" "I had a good teacher." "Better not have been Myrnin... RACHEL CAINE Yeah, I get it; you're a vampire," she said. "Creepy. And okay, a little hot, I admit." "You d... RACHEL CAINE Shane, in case we don’t … don’t come out of this, I wanted to say…” He glanced over a... RACHEL CAINE Bite me, Goth princess,” Shane called from the back. “Not literally or anything.” “Mayb... RACHEL CAINE Promise me, Amelie, that you’ll crucify me with silver before you allow me to fall in love.” RACHEL CAINE She can go with us to the lab and keep Myrnin pinned down while we pull the plug, if he's not... you... RACHEL CAINE You okay?" "Fine." "Your heart's beating really fast." "Gee, thanks. That's very comf... RACHEL CAINE He's not doing anything he shouldn't be doing, right?" "Like what?" "Like hitting on you.... RACHEL CAINE Doorman: Good morning Mr. Peaknis Mr. P.: Go to hell RACHEL CAINE So don't preach at us like you're some kind of saint. You're just another sinner. RACHEL CAINE But why can't we just order what we need? Or buy it?" Myrnin flicked the silver ring on his rig... RACHEL CAINE Two more of the gamers Claire had gifted with the invitation stumbled by; one grabbed Claire's arm a... RACHEL CAINE You are not trapped in the box forever," Myrnin said, "as you well know. But I still need you, so yo... RACHEL CAINE Mornings are pure evil from the pits of hell, which is why I don't do them anymore." Eve RACHEL CAINE I never forget,” Myrnin said in a choked whisper. “Certainly not with your nails in my throat. T... RACHEL CAINE Stay where I am? Jesus Christ, what choice do I have? This house is twenty-five hundred squ... RACHEL CAINE Afternoons are hard. Mornings are pure evil from the pits of hell, which is why I don't do them anym... RACHEL CAINE There are three parts to learning: information, knowledge and wisdom, A mere accumulation of informa... RACHEL CAINE [Myrnin to Claire about their costumes of Pierrot and Harlequin, respectively] "Don't they teac... RACHEL CAINE Claire stretched out against the wall and kissed it. "Glad to see you, too," she whispered, and pres... RACHEL CAINE Don't do me any favors, Glass Ass," Jason snapped. RACHEL CAINE Michael patted him on the shoulder. “I like this plan,” he said. “You and Eve, picking up cake... RACHEL CAINE Jason talking about Michael - "Don't do me any favors, Glass Ass," Jason snapped. RACHEL CAINE You're seriously going to worry about what people think right now?" "No, I'm worrying about peo... RACHEL CAINE Hey, Mikey? You get her hurt and I'll end you." "You let anything happen to Eve and I'll do the... RACHEL CAINE I’d kiss you, too, if I was closer.”(claire) “I wouldn’t,” Michael said. “I don’t... RACHEL CAINE No,” Shane said. “I’m not leaving you two here alone. We stick together.” “I’m stil... RACHEL CAINE Your father's an asshole. It's not a disease. You don't have to catch it. RACHEL CAINE The universe explodes, hell freezes, and Shane does something resonable. RACHEL CAINE What about Myrnin?' Eve swallowed, almost choked, and Michael patted her kindly on the back. Sh... RACHEL CAINE That's brain tissue. How can you-?" Claire shut her mouth, fast. "Never mind. I don't think I wanna ... RACHEL CAINE At the very leadt, we can grab Monica and hustle her skanky ass back to her dad wile you brave, stro... RACHEL CAINE Does it give you deja voodoo how alike the houses are?" "That's deja vu, and I hate you right n... RACHEL CAINE Nobody's cut out for this town," Shane said. "Nobody sane anyway." "Says the kid who came back.... RACHEL CAINE Funny how physics didn't go away when you were murdered. RACHEL CAINE Maybe I should, I don't know leave? Because this is starting to sound like one of those reality show... RACHEL CAINE He looked down at himself and laughed softly. ‘‘My dark side dresses better than I do.’’ He ... RACHEL CAINE Clumsiness would be just as deadly an opponent. RACHEL CAINE See?" he said, with an unholy amount of glee. "I hardly broke any laws at all. I should drive more o... RACHEL CAINE You've turned into quite a bossy little thing," Myrnin said. "I think I might like it. RACHEL CAINE Are you in the car that's almost caused three accidents on North Vance?" Hannah asked. "Because I'm ... RACHEL CAINE karma's a bitch, and so am I RACHEL CAINE Don't play his game. Play yours. RACHEL CAINE I hardly broke any laws at all. I should drive more often. RACHEL CAINE A rap at the back door made her jump, and she peered through the window for a long time before she e... RACHEL CAINE Claire to Myrnin: "Do the guards at the mall know you're out?" He didn't look up. "That's very doubt... RACHEL CAINE You brought me grenades. You are officially the best girlfriend ever. RACHEL CAINE Stop being so..." "Charming?Attractive?Irresistible? "I'm going with arrogant. RACHEL CAINE No bacon for you." "Then no eggs for you. Either of you." Eve glowered at him. "Prisoner e... RACHEL CAINE You're sure he's not a vampire?' Claire said.'I've seen movies. They're sneaky.' She was kidding. Ev... RACHEL CAINE Bathroom, maybe? Which is where I need to go." "Ooh, me, too," Eve said. The boys rolled ... RACHEL CAINE I can handle Glory." "Can you?" Eve asked. "Because I notice you never call her Gloriana. Just... RACHEL CAINE You better check your playlist. Because you are on the wrong track. RACHEL CAINE Myrnin, who hadn't said much, suddenly reached out and wrapped his arms around her. She ... RACHEL CAINE You humans, always eating. I'll make you soup. You can eat it while you keep working." Myrnin set as... RACHEL CAINE Are you armed?" Oliver asked her. She glanced down at her backpack and instantly, instinctively... RACHEL CAINE Is this your bedroom?" she asked, and turned to look at him. Myrnin straightened and jammed the big ... RACHEL CAINE Marriage is a big word for all guys,” Shane said. “You know that. It’s kind of an allergy. We ... RACHEL CAINE Shane dragged Eve's suitcase into the room and dumped it on the floor beside her bed. “Hey, Dark P... RACHEL CAINE This won't stop her from getting elected," Shane said. "Stupider people get elected all the time. It... RACHEL CAINE And somewhere in heaven, Versace sheds a single, perfect tear. RACHEL CAINE Shane padded back to the couch and flopped, sucking on his own can of soda. Eve shot him an exaspera... RACHEL CAINE What in the hell is going on around here?” she yelled. “Could you guys keep it down to aircraft-... RACHEL CAINE You’re not seriously going out again, are you?” “Seriously, yeah. Bowling. Her name’s L... RACHEL CAINE Mom logic. RACHEL CAINE Her eyes burned, her muscles ached, but in some strange and secret place, she was happy to finally b... RACHEL CAINE The vamp in McMann’s stared at me. I guess he didn’t like the Goth look. Most of them don’t; s... RACHEL CAINE But – Michael, you said you didn’t know Oliver, and–” “I didn’t, until he killed me... RACHEL CAINE She dug in her backpack, found her cell phone, and checked for coverage. It was kind of lame in Morg... RACHEL CAINE Because you know, I’m your best friend, but you’re just not that badass, man. RACHEL CAINE Yeah, she was hot, all right, but I think she had the hots for you - kept saying how she saw you ove... RACHEL CAINE Unless you want to hang a This Vein for Rent sign around your neck, move already! RACHEL CAINE Michael held me when I got inside, because I was shaking all over. That felt so good. Warm all the w... RACHEL CAINE Tell me he’s not talking to Brandon,” Claire said. “Um… Ok. He’s not talking to Brand... RACHEL CAINE Don’t!” Lillian yelled, and put up her arms when Shane pulled back the bat. “Hell,�... RACHEL CAINE Of course, we could all die soon. I'm writing because Michael's patrolling the house and Shane and C... RACHEL CAINE I’m saying a prayer. Maybe you ought to, too. It’s going to take us a miracle to get through thi... RACHEL CAINE Not bad,” she finally said. “At least you left out the oh-my-God sauce this time.” “Mad... RACHEL CAINE You’re still here. No beer. I’m not corrupting a minor.” “But you’re a minor,” she ... RACHEL CAINE I’d say over my dead body, but I think you already made that point,” Michael snapped. “Thanks ... RACHEL CAINE Eve said, in a high, squeaky, airless voice, “The ghost! You’re the ghost Miranda was talking ab... RACHEL CAINE It's called being polite; they probably didn't teach you that at home. Doesn't mean I like you or an... RACHEL CAINE She's nice when it suits her. That doesn't mean she's nice. RACHEL CAINE Claire sighed. She supposed people always did like that sort of girl, and always would. And secretly... RACHEL CAINE Shane groaned. "Yo, Drama Princess, want to tone it down a little? Somewhere, Sandra Bernhardt wants... RACHEL CAINE Home," he repeated. "Home is where the heart is. Why don't you leave yours here? I'll take very good... RACHEL CAINE Give the girl some credit. At least she told you, instead of letting you figure it out on your own."... RACHEL CAINE Science is a method, not a religion, yet it can be just as close-minded. Open minds here Claire. Alw... RACHEL CAINE She smells better," Claire said. "And she made me cookies. RACHEL CAINE Trav, if you cross us -- " "I know. You'll get me. I'll try not to pee all over myself in terro... RACHEL CAINE You were leaving, and you didn't even know if I was okay. RACHEL CAINE Girl, it's an umbrella, not a Lamborghini, RACHEL CAINE And about Shane, I swear, if he doesn't snap out of it, I'm going to punch him in the face. Well, pu... RACHEL CAINE Monica's eyes were fierce and fiery, but she didn't move, and after a second she turned and ran up t... RACHEL CAINE I like the sound of that, crashing Monica's party," he glanced at Michael, then quickly away. "What ... RACHEL CAINE You shouldn't be afraid of me because I'm a vampire. You ought to be scared because you just trash-t... RACHEL CAINE What time is it?" "Three a.m. Michael's making a snack. You want anything?" "Um...no. Than... RACHEL CAINE Things happen. Things that physics and math and crap that gets measured in a lab can't explain. Peop... RACHEL CAINE And girls are much more mature.” Eve nodded wisely. “So you’re about ten years older than Shan... RACHEL CAINE I don’t read Latin!” “You’re kidding. I thought all geniuses read Latin. Isn’t that the in... RACHEL CAINE Run first, mourn later. RACHEL CAINE In her experience, groups of friends like that just didn't open up to include underage, undersized g... RACHEL CAINE He loped off down the hall, and she felt a pure burst of fury. Boys. Why were they always such dumba... RACHEL CAINE We're not exactly going to the wilderness, Shane. You don't have to take everything. There are vendi... RACHEL CAINE Bite Me!-Shane Collins to Eve Rosser. The Morganville Vampire Series RACHEL CAINE Unfortunately, mortal life is very fragile, and very short. Yours could be shorter than usual. RACHEL CAINE Y si eres tan lista como pareces, deberías saber que es una estupidez creer que la ciencia lo resue... RACHEL CAINE No, no era una superheroína, pero era otra cosa. Era una persona... con recursos. RACHEL CAINE bite me. oh wait, you can't from way out there." - eve RACHEL CAINE I can't simply adopt strays because they seem winsome. RACHEL CAINE Hell, I can't hit a girl. Here, Claire. You hit her. RACHEL CAINE Okay, that really shouldn't have happened. And we’re not going to talk about that, right? Ever?”... RACHEL CAINE At least you left out the oh-my-God sauce this time." "Made myself a batch with it," Shane said... RACHEL CAINE We're clear," she said. "You're kind of a psycho. I get that RACHEL CAINE shane:do we have a choice michael:dont think so shane:then screw im gitting tired lets go... RACHEL CAINE That’s kind of a leap, but the Russian judge gave you a nine point five for style, so OK. RACHEL CAINE Run first," Shane said. "Mourn later." It was the perfect motto for Morganville." "C... RACHEL CAINE Hell,” Shane spit in disgust. “I can’t hit a girl. Here, Claire. You hit her.” He tossed her... RACHEL CAINE Mortals simply aren't what they used to be," he said. "A thousand years ago, you would have bartered... RACHEL CAINE There once was a kindly farmer who found a viper freezing on the ground in the snow. Please help me,... RACHEL CAINE Glad it was you and not me," Shane said, and offered Myrin a hand up. "Any brain damage?" "Sinc... RACHEL CAINE Did you bring me a hamburger? Did I-No,Myrnin,I didn't bring you a hamburger.Bizarre.He'd neve... RACHEL CAINE I didn't bring you here," he said. "You think you're Miss Special Destiny of the year?" "No," I... RACHEL CAINE You're dead," I repeated. "So why are you in my dream?" He raised the bill of his olive drab ba... RACHEL CAINE It's been the toughest week of my life, not touching you. Not talking to you. Waiting to see what yo... RACHEL CAINE Shane’s dad stopped the van,” Claire said. “He took Monica as a hostage.” For a second,... RACHEL CAINE He dunked his tea bag and watched the results critically. “I really must get a new supplier. This ... RACHEL CAINE What’s burning?” “Your brain. RACHEL CAINE Um… Eve…can I ask…?” “About what?” Eve was still frowning at the pasta like she sus... RACHEL CAINE Of course, I thought I was badass at sixteen, too. Wait, I was badass at sixteen. Oh, yeah. RACHEL CAINE You know, I thought you were a mousy little thing when I first saw you, Claire, but you're not, are ... RACHEL CAINE I am sorry my decisions do not meet with your approval, but nevertheless, they are mine, and the con... RACHEL CAINE Mom and Dad had a lot to answer for, she decided. She couldn’t even be rude to evil vampires ... RACHEL CAINE